Mawnan Smith, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mawnan Smith, Cornwall.
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About Mawnan Smith
Mawnan Smith is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Mawnan, approximately three miles south of Falmouth in south Cornwall. With a population of around 1,020 as of 2019, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Cornwall.
Population: 1,020
District: Mawnan
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Camborne and Redruth
- LSOA: Cornwall 066B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mawnan Smith.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mawnan Smith.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mawnan Smith based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Mawnan Smith.
- - Ballynoe Little In Sight Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EY
Replacement of existing garage with a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Henskol Sul Carwinion Road Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5JF
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Mittle Berry Carwinion Road Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5JF
Non Material Amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA19/06836 dated 16.10.2019 to increase the size of the two first floor windows and add an additional Velux window to the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 Parc An Manns Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EU
Replacement of roof cladding and new air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Ballynoe Little In Sight Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EY
Construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 8 Parc An Manns Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EU
Proposed Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Tregladen Carlidnack Road Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HA
Proposed loft conversion and construction of front and rear dormers, erection of front decking area, construction of a garden room, and improved vehicular access and parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 7 Trevena Gardens Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EZ
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/04579 dated 24.07.24 for reduction in the size of the dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-09
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A brief summary of Mawnan Smith in Cornwall
Mawnan Smith is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Mawnan, approximately three miles south of Falmouth in south Cornwall. With a population of around 1,020 as of 2019, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Cornwall. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,020. It sits within the Mawnan district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mawnan Smith a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mawnan Smith includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rosemullion SSSI, Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fal & Helford; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mawnan Smith planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Mawnan Smith
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Mawnan Smith. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mawnan Smith.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mawnan Smith were full planning applications (8), amendments (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.